Saturday, August 18, 2012

Room 314 is Ready to Rock!

It's back to school time for teachers! (I'm sure you've noticed.) This past week, we had our staff retreat. It was truly a blast. It's always exciting to see all my coworkers again after a long break. Everyone looked so refreshed and relaxed, and the day was filled with laughs. Here is my favorite photo from the retreat:


Random and strange... just how I like it. When I wasn't busy taking photos of chicken, I worked tirelessly in my room. I can proudly say that it's ready! The only things missing now are the fourth graders! I probably could have finished up the room in 2 days, but it took me 5 days total since I love to socialize and spend way too much time on things that should take 5 minutes. I'm linking up with Beg, Borrow, Steal to share pics!

 
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Front of the room

 
The bulletin board version of my Revising vs. Editing Venn Diagram

 
Read-aloud spot & writing process wall

 
After taking this picture, I labeled each notebook paper as a different step in the writing process (Step 1: Plan, Step 2: Draft, etc.)

 
Writer of the Week! Thanks, Pinterest!

 
Objectives, spelling words chart, & "razzle dazzle" word wall

 
I'm hoping the red X over each worn out word will send a strong message!

 
Rules, rewards, and consequences... what the first days of school are all about!

I hope everyone has a fabulous first week of school! For those of you who have already started, I hope it's going well and you still have your voice!




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  1. Kelly BenefieldAugust 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I am literally sitting here by myself saying out loud, "Oh!" at your classroom!! It is fabulous!!! I am going to have to borrow your ideas! I hope you don't mind. I am in love with your Venn diagram board, and your Writer of the Week desk area. (I don't know how I missed that on Pinterest.) Your charts and Razzle Dazzle Words bulletin board are amazing, too!

    Kelly
    Teaching Fourth

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!August 19, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      Aww! Thanks, Kelly! Your comment just made my day. I wouldn't mind at all!

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  2. khallAugust 19, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Your room looks great. I love the black and yellow! Everything pops! Good luck with your kids!

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  3. Jessica @ Fabulous and Fun 4th GradersAugust 19, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    It looks great!!!

    Jessica
    Fabulous and Fun 4th Graders

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  4. VanessaSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I love your classroom!!

    Vanessa
    www.kinderloves.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Love your blog...will be coming here often!

    Michelle
    teachingisnotforwimps.blogspot.com

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  6. teaching fashionistaSeptember 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I'm so happy to have found your blog via pinterest! Wow- wow- wow.. Love it!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    I want that writing process wall! Did you make that yourself?

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  8. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I was in your room during staff development day, and it was amazing! I was so inspired. I am so glad I found your blog!

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  9. KatrinaSeptember 29, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I just came across your blog and I love your room. I especially enjoy your revising vs. editing board. I will definitely be using that with my class.

    Katrina
    Teacherofscholars.blogspot.com

    I'm always looking for great upper grade blogs. I'm your newest follower.

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  10. A Basket Full of ApplesJune 18, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I love your site!! Your classroom is so cute! I am your newest follower.

    Katie
    A Basket Full of Apples

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  11. Welch FamilyJune 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    How do you use the crates that say "Composition Crocodiles", "Write Knights", etc. Is that groups that you have?

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!June 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      I have 4 class periods, and they are nicknamed the composition crocodiles, editing experts, write knights, and grammar gorillas. The crates hold their draftbooks (writing notebooks). :)

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  12. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Do you have a list of Razzle Dazzle words? I am having trouble making out some of them in the picture. I love it!

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!July 17, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      I was not smart enough to save them, but I took most of them from word choice lists I found various places on Pinterest!

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  13. UnknownJuly 20, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    I am new to pinterest !! This will also be my first year teaching fourth grade after many years home. I am amazed at your classroom. Where do you get all your charts?? Any information will be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
    Christina

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!July 20, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      Thanks for the kind words, Christina! You will love fourth grade. I completely re-did my room last year, and those pics show the result. I bought all my materials from Mardel. I like to double border everything and use fade-proof paper. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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  14. Becca MorrisAugust 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I am going to make your venn diagram board! Thanks for sharing!

    ✰Becca
    Simply 2nd Resources

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  15. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Your room looks awesome! I'm wondering, though...what does the fire marshal say about all that paper on your walls? Almost every classroom I see on Pinterest is literally COVERED with paper...posters, signs, labels, anchor charts...Our fire marshal(in TN)says no more that 20% of the wall can be covered, everything has to be at least 2 blocks from the ceiling, and nothing suspended from the ceiling. She's making me crazy!! lol

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  16. Teacher Lady Ma'amSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Wow!!!

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  17. Chalkboard BlurbsOctober 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Your classroom is beautiful and all materials super helpful. Just curious, are you solely a writing teacher? It looks that way from the sneak peak you gave us.

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!October 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      Last year when I posted these pics I was, but this year I'm also teaching science and social studies. : )

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  18. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Do you by chance have a copy of the 8 posters on your narrative and expository bulletin boards? I have inherited a "man's classroom" with nothing! :-) I would love to put up that board.....

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!November 5, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      I don't have copies of them, but we refer to them every day. It was well worth the time (1 whole day) I spent making them! Be sure to use dry erase marker instead of permanent marker! :)

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    2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2016 at 11:51 AM

      Love your ideas!!! Is there any way you can take and post individual pictures of the 8 posters? I would like to read them, but they get blurry when I zoom in. Thank you!!!

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  19. Molly MaloyJuly 15, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Love your narrative and expository bulletin board examples!! They look great!!

    Molly
    Lessons with Laughter

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  20. SaraJuly 25, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    I am so glad I found your blog! I also teach 4th grade writing, but was told last year 2 weeks before school started...I had taught math and SS the previous 2 years, so needless to say my room felt a little thrown together with writing stuff. I LOVE your room, and will be implementing some of these ideas this year :)

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    1. Write On, Fourth Grade!July 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM

      Thank you so much, Sara! I'm about to redo everything since I'll be teaching all subjects this year. I'll be sure and post pictures of my new room setup soon!

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  21. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Absolutely love your classroom! Thank you for sharing! So many great ideas! Do you happen to have a copy of the documents/writing pieces you use for your Writing Process Wall?

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